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#2748 of 2763 Re: 1997 Pathfinder "waddling" problem [springbok2] by gsemike

Feb 14, 2012 (12:33 pm)

Replying to: springbok2 (Feb 13, 2012 4:28 am)
I had this issue with mine, which I called the death sway. It was the rear control arm bushings. The bushings soften up and allow the axle to shift around. Nissan only sells replacement control arms but replacement bushings can be sourced from a number of parts houses, especially those dealing in 4X4s. Make sure that you get the hardware for it as the old bolts will most likely need to be cut.
 
It's a fairly significant job and the bushings need to be pressed in be a machine shop. If I recall, I was changed for 5 or 6 hours and the new bushings and hardware was under $200. There are uppers and lowers. You need the bushings for both to be sure that you fix it.
 
My PF felt totally different on the highway after it was fixed.

#2749 of 2763 05 Pathfinder front wheel rumbling by elproducto42

May 15, 2012 (11:31 am)

I have a problem that I have not been able to have fixed with my '05 rear wheel drive Pathfinder. I started noticing that occasionally, I would feel a rumbling coming from the front wheels -kind of like when you ride over grooved or slotted pavement on the sides of roads. It only happens some times. When I broought it to the dealer, they told me it was the timing guide that needed to be replaced. When I said no to their proposed cost to repair they said it was possible that it could be the tires. took it to my own mechanic who checked the timing guide and said it didnt need to be replaced. Got brand new tires, had them aligned and then had multiple sensors replaced and ultimately a new IPDM because the car started stalling on me frequently and the "service engine light soon" light kept coming on. The stalling has stopped and the rumbling isnt as bad as what it was -but its still there. I have now spent quite a bit of $ on this 2005 car (91k miles) and am hoping that someone will know about the front wheel rumbling.

#2750 of 2763 can I use limeted slip gear oil in a standard rear end by 99accent

Jul 17, 2012 (6:52 am)

a 2003 pathfinder LE automatic V6 4 wheel drive, the dealer says my vin number shows I have a standard non limited slip differential , I have been reading on this matter and find that some LE PATHFINDERS came through with a limited slip, and the front case differential is not a non slip type ,
so for this reason , of its all true , can I be safe buy using the limited slip gear oil in both front and rear differentials, but you cant do the opposite , you cant use a non limited slip gear oil in a limited slip differential

#2751 of 2763 Re: 05 Pathfinder front wheel rumbling [elproducto42] by 99accent

Jul 17, 2012 (6:47 am)

Replying to: elproducto42 (May 15, 2012 11:31 am)
I have seen this problem on several occasions , and I believe if you pull up the service bullitens and the recalls on your model it may be found, one recall was for the strut mounts rusting out and they have to replace them free of charge. go to the bulliten sections of Edmunds

#2752 of 2763 06 Pathfinder License Plate Bulb Replacement by beedle22

Jul 30, 2012 (4:13 pm)

For something that should be very simple this is a complicated process. Unless you have the correct tools to do this I think the best way to get at the bulb is from inside the hatch door panel. You need a 10 mm ratchet with an extender and a 7 mm wrench. There are 3 screws to remove then carefully pop off the panel from bottom to top. Now you may have to pull back a glued covering. Look up inside you will see the casing for the bulb. I got my hand in from the left side to get to the right side bulb. Turn the casing counter clockwise and pull towards you, it may take a little coaxing but it will come out. Takes about 15-20 minutes. Originally, I thought I needed a special offset screwdriver to remove from the other side. I bought two different types but neither worked. This seems to be the easiest less stressful way. Good Luck.

#2753 of 2763 2007 Pathfinder rear door lock by newro

Aug 09, 2012 (4:18 pm)

have a 2007 Pathfinder SE. When you lock the doors the rear cargo door lock does not lock, all four passenger doors do. Does anyone have any idea? Have been told there is a door lock actuator, if so where is it located and how hard is it to change out? Thanks

#2754 of 2763 Re: 05 Pathfinder SE 2WD rattle noise passenger side [tmeeks] by jeannijo

Sep 23, 2012 (1:45 pm)

Replying to: tmeeks (Sep 02, 2005 10:39 am)
yaeh its caled the lemon law by the law they have tp replace your vehicle if its been in the shop more than 2 times for the same thing

#2755 of 2763 Re: 05 Pathfinder SE 2WD rattle noise passenger side [jeannijo] by sebring95

Sep 24, 2012 (5:40 am)

Replying to: jeannijo (Sep 23, 2012 1:45 pm)
yaeh its caled the lemon law by the law they have tp replace your vehicle if its been in the shop more than 2 times for the same thing
 
Please don't post if you don't know what you're talkinga bout. Lemon laws are state specific and I've never seen one that only requires two repairs...most are three repairs of same item or 30 days out of service plus other requirements. Then it's a lenghty process to actually push for a lemon law replacement unless the dealer/manufacturer is extremely cooperative. Plus it generally only applies to NEW vehicles in service for the first 18 months/18,000 miles (generally).

#2756 of 2763 Re: 05 Pathfinder SE 2WD rattle noise passenger side [sebring95] by shark715

Oct 05, 2012 (9:40 am)

Replying to: sebring95 (Sep 24, 2012 5:40 am)
I can't speak for other states, but here is New Jersey the process is not lengthy at all, even if the manufacturer fights you every step of the way. But the problem has to be serious (see your state's law to see what qualifies). I would think a typical rattling noise will not considered serious enough.

#2757 of 2763 Fuel Refill Issues by calebperkins

Nov 02, 2012 (6:31 am)

I have a 2003 Pathfinder, and lately I am having trouble filling the tank with gas. When I start the pump and set the nozzle to fill hands-free, it shuts off as though the tank is full well before my tank is actually full. I have been to several different gas stations and get the same issue, so I don't think it is a particular pump problem. And it seems like the problem is getting worse with each refill. Today I tried filling up and couldn't get a gallon in before the nozzle shut off.
 
Has anyone experienced or heard of this? Thank you.

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